: a type of RAM that must be continuously supplied with power but does not need to be periodically rewritten in order to retain data compare dram

Examples of SRAM in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rounding out the key specs are a SRAM Rival XPLR 12-speed derailleur with electronic shifting, a Syncros wheelset wearing Schwalbe rubber, and 4-piston SRAM hydraulic disc brakes with 160-mm rotors. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024 To maximize efficiency, the defending gold medalist relied on Suntour’s electronic Tact suspension system, which, like SRAM’s Flight Attendant, automatically adjusts the firmness of the front and rear suspension to match the terrain. Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 3 Aug. 2024 So whether the Ramblas makes sense may come down to test rides and a careful comparison of Shimano vs. SRAM components. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 18 July 2024 Instead of the typical seven-speed Shimano hardware, the Moto has a 10-speed SRAM GX groupset sporting a 10-32 cassette paired with a 52T front chainring. Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 16 May 2024 This includes the SPUs and SRAM, which depend on superconducting logic rather than CMOS, and are housed on an interposer board. Anna Herr, IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024 What's not typical are the components attached to that frame, including a RockShox 35 Silver TK fork, SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain including a 12-speed rear cassette, 29-inch wheels wearing Maxxis Recon 2.4-inch wide MTB tires, and SRAM hydraulic disc brakes. William Roberson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 For the groupset, Specialized has picked and chosen from a couple of wireless SRAM drivetrain options. Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2023 Off-chip data is communicated via a PCIe-like streaming interface, and data is buffered on-chip using global PE SRAM. IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

static random-access memory

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of SRAM was in 1982

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“SRAM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SRAM. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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